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Venezuela
Tarpon Village, our "Secret Spot"
Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:
While some fishermen search the world's waters for giant tarpon, those
that weigh well over 100 pounds, perhaps even more anglers look for areas
where schools of small tarpon are found. Their reason is sound. First of
all, it is not as tiring to land a small tarpon as it is to land a giant.
Secondly, the sporting challenge is preserved by using fly rod and reel. And
finally, these anglers prefer to catch many fish.
THE FISHING: The Lagoon harbors a remarkable tarpon
fishery. Protected from commercial fishing since the turn of the 20th
century, and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by a strip-shaped beach and
larger lakes, and because of its richness in forage fish and other foods, it
is an ideal habitat for small tarpon and Snook. Most of the tarpon range
from five to ten pounds. There are also bigger tarpon, from ten to thirty
pounds. Occasionally a person hooks a trophy of over fifty pounds, which
turns the challenge from exciting into a spectacle. New sixteen-feet boats
powered by outboard motors, casting platforms, swivel chairs and rod
holders, skippered by native guides, will take you to the tarpon grounds.
You typically begin casting the mangrove pockets with a fly; surface flies
will often work, and a strike on top water is a great thrill. Two anglers, a
guide and a boatman occupy each boat.
THE LODGE: The Lodge offers 9 comfortable new villas right in front of
the sea, each one with private baths and a total capacity for 6 anglers. The
Lodge also has a great churuata (Indian pavilion) that works as a bar -
restaurant and offers guests delicious meals. The Lodge is integrated
perfectly to the natural surroundings.
Season Information
All Year
Rate Information
2010 Rates:
| Double Occupancy, sharing guide
and boat with double room |
| 3 days of fishing |
$ 1,785.00 |
| 4 days of fishing |
$ 2,126.00 |
| 5 days of fishing |
$ 2,467.00 |
| 6 days of fishing |
$ 2,808.00 |
| Additional days of fishing |
$ 341.00 |
| Single Occupancy, sharing guide
and boat with single room |
| 3 days of fishing |
$ 2,052.00 |
| 4 days of fishing |
$ 2,444.00 |
| 5 days of fishing |
$ 2,836.00 |
| 6 days of fishing |
$ 3,228.00 |
| Additional days of fishing |
$ 392.00 |
| Single Occupancy, private guide
and boat with single room |
| 3 days of fishing |
$ 2,319.00 |
| 4 days of fishing |
$ 2,763.00 |
| 5 days of fishing |
$ 3,207.00 |
| 6 days of fishing |
$ 3,651.00 |
| Additional days of fishing |
$ 444.00 |
| Non- Fishing Companion - Double
Occupancy |
| 3 days of fishing |
$ 980.00 |
| 4 days of fishing |
$ 1,170.00 |
| 5 days of fishing |
$ 1,360.00 |
| 6 days of fishing |
$ 1,550.00 |
| Additional days of fishing |
$190.00 |
ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAPACITY: Accommodations are at the Tortuga Lodge,
perfectly located for fishing or relaxing on the beach. Anglers are
accommodated in double occupancy guestrooms, each with two standard double
beds, ceiling fan and a private bath.
INCLUSIONS:
- Meeting at Caracas International Airport (English speaking
representative)
- All ground transfers in Caracas with English speaking driver/guide
- First and last over nights at the Tamanaco International Hotel or
Eurobuilding Hotel
- Ground transfers to the lodge and return in air conditioned van
- Accommodation at Tortuga Lodge
- All meals at the Lodge and on the boat
- All other necessary ground transfers
- Guided fishing, sport fishing licenses and permits
- Beer and soft drinks on the boat
- Open bar at the Lodge (11am to 7pm)
EXCLUSIONS: Not included are meals or beverages on the mainland;
gratuities; tackle; Tacarigua Lagoon Nataional Park entrance fee (around $20
per person, but subject to change); alcoholic beverages (except as
indicated), departure taxes (approximately $70 in Caracus and subject to
frequent changes), and items of a personal nature (laundry services,
telephone calls etc.).
General Information
LOCATION: 3 hours from Caracas airport, by car or van.
SEASON: All year.
HOW TO GET THERE: International flight to Caracas (CCS).
HOST: Eduardo Pantoja
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Travel Adventures will be happy to assist with all of your travel arrangements
to any of our destinations, including air, extended stays, sightseeing tours, special
requests, other "stops in route", shuttles, airport transfers, rental cars, etc.
We are "The Angler's Concierge".
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Great trip. [I] caught so many tarpon [I] didn't care if I lost one! ~~ Richard
Steinheider, NY
This was a perfect destination to get an introduction to tarpon fishing. The fishing was
superb! ~~ Max Hillring, NY
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